Proverbs 24:30-31

Scripture:

Proverbs 24:30-31 “I passed by the field of the sluggard and by the vineyard of the man lacking sense, and behold, it was completely overgrown with thistles; its surface was covered with nettles, and its stone wall was broken down.” (NASB)

Observation:

Observation: We end our week of business practices with a two part Bible verse. Today’s refers to two men’s fields, the sluggard and the man lacking sense. While helping in neighborhood project of cleaning up, we ran across a home where the yards were covered in weeds, the front porch was in disrepair. As we spoke to the owner, we found that his attitude was one of carelessness, not that he couldn’t go the work, he just didn’t want to (definition of a sluggard!) The key that day was not just to do the work for the homeowner but to get him to come help. After an hour or so of speaking with him, he agreed to come and help. (see tomorrow’s reading for the conclusion of the story)!

Application:

• Personal Application: Looking at the fields of our life, are there areas where we have become a sluggard. Where they have become overgrown with weeds from our lack of care. Take a moment and think of a godly man in your life and ask him to help you “clean up” those areas! 
• Family Devotional: Read this verse to your family. Ask them if anything spoke to them as you read. Talk about their answers and show them that one important aspect of this verse is that we must continue to spend time with the Lord and keep our hearts focused on His plans and purposes. Pray for them.

TOM SEMBER has been involved in ministering to men for over 20 years. He is an ordained minister with the AG in the NY Ministry Network. Tom lives with his wife, Carolyn, and children in New York. You can connect with Tom on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.